Launched in November 2016, Orchid Cruise employs state of the art design with a second-to-none cruise routing. Going beyond the ordinary itinerary, Orchid will take you through the best and most hidden part of Halong Bay: it starts from Dinh Vu port near Cat Ba island and cruises around Bai Tu Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
With only 14 luxurious cabins on board with lowest size from 36 sqm, the cruise will promise the best trip you can take in Halong Bay. All cabins in Orchid Cruise provide full ocean view and private balcony to let you enjoy the magnificent seascape of Halong Bay. There are 5 choices of room types, namely, Suite with Balcony, Family Suite with Balcony, Premium Suite with Balcony, Family Premium Suite with Balcony, and Orchid Exclusive Suite – each with its own advantage and fitted for a specific group of travelers. All cabins in Orchid Cruise are fully equipped with advanced amenities to ensure the maximum comfort and satisfaction of customers.
Besides luxury private cabin, public amenities on Orchid Cruise are also unparalleled: beauty spa services, theme party on request, pick up services by Limousine car, luxury bar and restaurant, gym room, and so forth. A great deal of thrilling activities like kayaking, sunbathing, squid fishing, discovering amazing grotto and island, cooking lesson, etc. are awaiting you on Orchid trip.
Hanoi (Old Street Quarter)
9.00 am (first day)
Around 2.30 pm (last day)
1 breakfast + 1 brunch, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
09:10
You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Orchid Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome.
12:15
Transfer by tender to the Orchid Cruise.
12:30
We welcome our guests onboard the Orchid Cruise and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
13:00
Orchid Cruise proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Thoi Quyt area – Coc Ngoi islet – through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park.
14:15
We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.
17:00
Orchid Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.
17:45
Returning Orchid Cruise, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly.
19:30
Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21:30
Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly.
23:00
End of Day One program.
06:15
Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated.
7:45
You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha bay.
9:30
Orchid Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00
Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch.
10:30
Tea ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining tea ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!
11:35
We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. We bid farewell at Got ferry, this is the end of the program.
14:00
Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
We have just come back from Vietnam and one of the highlights was the cruise with Orchid. They were brilliant from our first booking, to organising transfers, to attention on board. The room was amazing, very luxurious and arranged so you don’t miss any of the scenery as the whole room has floor to ceiling picture windows, even in the bathroom. The food was amazing, plenty of choice and all beautifully cooked and presented. The staff were helpful, friendly and cheerful and we visited lovely places. This cruise company do not start at the main port in Halong Bay which means you don’t have to battle the crowds. There were only about 6/8 other boats in sight at times – we met a couple who sailed with another company from Halong Bay and reckon 200 boats left together! The scenery was breathtaking. We kayaked and swam and enjoyed squid fishing. The bar stayed open until the last person left. Drinks are a little on the pricey side though so you need to make use of Happy Hour.
I went on this cruise with 3 other girlfriends in Nov 2017 and had such an amazing time I booked it again with my Mom and Boyfriend in April 2019. The views, the activities, the food, and the customer service is top notch and extremely luxury. They make everything a breeze so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the views. The cabins are large, clean, classy, and have beautiful views as you pass by the limestone islands. There is a good balance of activities (caves, kayaking, swimming, cooking class, biking to a village, etc.), and relaxing on the roof top, bath tub, balcony, or at the happy hours. The best part is the staff, they are friendly, energetic, and personal. I made friends with Sunny and Anthony and heard more about their life in Vietnam, they are the best at what they do! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND anyone to book this cruise.